Pfizer is seeking a Director for Launch Excellence in Tokyo, Japan, responsible for leading the Launch Excellence team and facilitating successful product launches through cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pharmaceutical product launches in Japan, strong marketing background, and fluency in both Japanese and English
Job Summary
The Launch Excellence Lead manages the Launch Excellence team and achieves the establishment of Launch Excellence practice in Japan.
This role facilitates the successful launch of Pfizer breakthroughs in Japan, through cross-functional and global-local coordination as early as 3 years prior to launch.
This role builds market expertise in launch planning and execution by developing best practices and incorporating them into future asset launches.
Matching Summary
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Pfizer is seeking a Director for Launch Excellence in Tokyo, Japan, responsible for leading the Launch Excellence team and facilitating successful product launches through cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pharmaceutical product launches in Japan, strong marketing background, and fluency in both Japanese and English.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Japanese pharmaceutical product launches
Global-local coordination
Cross-functional team leadership
Market expertise in launch planning
Establishment of launch excellence practice
Nice-to-have
Strategic thinking and analytical skills
Agile thinking with flexible open mind
Networking and Alliance building
Active and positive communicator
Influencing without authority
Key Requirements
Strong and rich experience in Japanese pharmaceutical product launches
At least 3 years of marketing experience as brand manager or above
Experience in leading in global organisational, cross-functional environment
Fluency in both Japanese (native level) and English (business discussion, writing, reading)